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LLB Law with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University

Institution
Birmingham City University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Law with a Foundation Year - LLB (Hons)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
M111
Typical offer
A-level CDD, UCAS 80

Entry requirements

80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points / CDD (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

About this course

An LLB (Hons) in Law, covering both domestic and international legal systems. Core topics include Legal Analysis, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme aligns with the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) framework and meets Bar Standards Board requirements. A professional placement year can be taken between the second and third year.

Modules

  • Introduction to Law
  • Learning the Law
  • Introduction to Legal Practice and Process
  • Developing Legal Scholarship
  • Legal Professionalism, Skills and Attributes
  • Foundations in Professional Skills
  • Legal Thinking
  • Law of Tort
  • Contract Law
  • Introduction to US Legal Studies
  • Global Perspectives of Human Rights
  • Criminal Justice Process and Procedure
  • Introduction to Mooting
  • Criminal Law
  • Professional Skills
  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Business Law
  • Level 5 Placement Module
  • Human Rights and Criminal Justice
  • Employment Law
  • Medical Law and Ethics
  • Advanced Property Practice
  • Law of the European Union
  • American Legal Practice*
  • The United Nations: Law and Practice
  • Law in Practice
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Equality Law
  • Family Law
  • Evidence, Proof and Argument
  • Immigration & Asylum Law